Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas has joined a distinguished group of athletes such as NBA superstar Steph Curry on the Athlete Leadership Council of Athletes for Hope.
Olympic gold medalist and track star Gabby Thomas has been named to the Athlete Leadership Council of Athletes for Hope (AFH), a prominent non-profit organization.
The announcement, made on January 15, 2026, places Thomas alongside a distinguished group of world-class athletes dedicated to social impact.
Thomas joins an impressive roster that includes NBA superstar Stephen Curry, decorated Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, Olympic figure skating champion Nathan Chen, and WNBA All-Star Elena Delle Donne.
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In her new role, she follows in the footsteps of track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, one of the founding members of Athletes for Hope, which was also established by icons like Muhammad Ali, Mia Hamm, and Andre Agassi.
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"I am incredibly honored and excited to join Athletes for Hope's Athlete Leadership Council," Thomas stated. "It is an amazing opportunity to collaborate with fellow athletes who share a passion for giving back and using their platform to inspire change. I look forward to contributing to AFH's mission of empowering athletes to make a difference in the lives of underserved youth."
A trailblazer in her sport, Thomas captured five NCAA titles while studying at Harvard University, becoming the first Ivy League sprinter to win a national championship. Her international success includes three gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics in 200m as well as 4x100m and 4x400m relays, a bronze medal in the 200m and a silver in the 4x100m relay at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She continued her dominant performance at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, winning a silver in the 200m and gold in the 4x100m relay.
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Laila Brock, CEO of Athletes for Hope, expressed her enthusiasm for the new addition. "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Gabby Thomas to our Athlete Leadership Council," she said. "Gabby's remarkable achievements on the track are matched only by her dedication to philanthropy and community engagement. Her commitment to empowering young people aligns perfectly with our values, and we are confident that her insights and leadership will be invaluable."
The inclusion of Thomas is a strategic move for AFH, reinforcing its commitment to leveraging the influence of athlete role models to address key societal issues and expand its community outreach initiatives.